Sun Jan 11 19:10:00 UTC 2026: ### Cook Leads League in Rushing, Named Second-Team All-Pro; Davis Earns First-Team Honors as Kick Returner

The Story:
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook had a stellar season in 2025, leading the league in rushing with 1,621 yards, but was named a second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press. Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson earned the first-team selection. While Cook was recognized for his rushing prowess, his teammate Ray Davis surprisingly earned a first-team All-Pro selection as a kick returner, highlighting an unexpected strength for the Bills.

Key Points:

  • James Cook led the league in rushing with 1,621 yards and 12 touchdowns on 309 carries (5.2 YPC) in 2025.
  • Cook added 291 yards and 2 touchdowns on 33 receptions.
  • Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons was named first-team All-Pro running back, totaling 2,298 total yards (1478 rushing, 820 receiving).
  • Ray Davis, in his second season, was named first-team All-Pro as a kick returner.
  • Davis had 31 kick returns for 943 yards and 1 touchdown, averaging 30.4 yards per return, leading the league in kick return yard average and touchdowns.

Key Takeaways:

  • While individual rushing yardage is a significant factor, the AP All-Pro selection considers total yardage (rushing and receiving combined), giving Bijan Robinson the edge over James Cook.
  • Ray Davis’s emergence as a top-tier kick returner provides a significant boost to the Bills’ special teams.
  • The All-Pro selections highlight the diverse talents within the NFL and the varying criteria used for evaluation.

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